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BX05 CHJ

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,891 mi
Last recorded30,891 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 CHJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 30,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 28,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 28,338 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 27,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 24,925 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 21,683 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall 205/45/17 88w

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Jan 2017 20,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Jan 2016 18,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 16,146 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 14,006 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 11,128 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 11,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 8,716 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 8,604 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 6,093 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 4,436 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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BX05 CHJ is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 52,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 CHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX05 CHJ registered?

BX05 CHJ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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